The Master of Science in Finance and Banking, a program with an international focus, provides you with the necessary knowledge and skills for a successful career in all established and emerging areas of finance.
The MSc in Finance and Banking provides students with an-in-depth knowledge as well as practical skills to pursue a successful career across the whole financial sector and in the new and emerging areas of big data, data analytics and digital finance and banking.
Practically focused and internationally oriented, this MSc program provides the core principles of finance and includes cutting-edge electives in financial analytics that allow students to pursue a successful career in an exciting start-up or fintech, in an established bank or in the finance department of any firm
The program benefits from the outstanding world-renowned faculty of UPF's Department of Economics and Business, leading academics from other European universities, and experienced business professionals from top firms and banks.
The Master of Science in Finance and Banking is endorsed by Pompeu Fabra University, the 1st Spanish university and the 16th best university in the world (of those with less than 50 years), according to the Times Higher Education ranking. In addition, UPF Barcelona School of Management has EQUIS accreditation, the most prestigious institutional recognition for business schools globally.
You will learn from a unique combination of the faculty of the world-renowned UPF's Department of Economics and Business, leading academics from other European universities, and experienced business professionals from top corporations, consultancies and financial services firms.
With this program, you will gain deep knowledge and develop practical skills necessary to thrive in the financial sector and excel in emerging areas such as Big Data, data analytics, and digital banking. Additionally, you will have electives that cover innovative topics such as cryptocurrencies, fintech, or investment trends.
UPF Barcelona School of Management is the management school of Pompeu Fabra University, the 1st Spanish university and the 16th in the world among those under 50 years of age, according to the Times Higher Education ranking. The UPF Department of Economic and Business is in the Top 40 worldwide in the Shanghai’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects. The MSc in Finance and Banking is ranked as one of the best masters in finance in Spain by the QS Business Masters Ranking 2023. In addition, the UPF Barcelona School of Management has EQUIS accreditation, the most prestigious institutional recognition for business schools globally.
The master's is a member of the University Affiliation Program of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute. Upon completing the Master's, you will be prepared to take the exam and obtain the CFA accreditation, a prestigious international recognition in investment management and financial analysis, for which 2 scholarships are offered in each edition. Additionally, you can participate in the CFA Research Challenge, a team competition involving over 1,000 universities and Business Schools worldwide.
Enhance your master's with the QTEM Program: a unique opportunity to study abroad. Access an international network of outstanding students and over 20 academic partners recognized in the fields of management, economics, and finance.
You will benefit from the expertise and business experience of our professional faculty, as well as our professionalisation courses, such as the “connecting with industry” featuring a wide range of invited practitioner speakers, and the continuous support of our careers team, so as to find a job in an exciting start-up or fintech, in an established bank or in the finance department of any firm.
The program is aimed at recent graduates and junior professionals who wish to acquire the most up-to-date knowledge and the skills with an analytic, practical, and professional approach to finance.
UPF Barcelona School of Management is the management school of Pompeu Fabra University, the 1st Spanish university and the 16th placed university in the world, among those under 50 years of age, according to the Times Higher Education ranking.
UPF Barcelona School of Management has EQUIS accreditation, the most prestigious institutional recognition for business schools globally, and places itself among the top business schools in the world.
In addition, the MSc in Finance and Banking is ranked as one of the best masters in finance in Spain by the QS Business Masters Ranking 2023.
Member of the university affiliation program of the CFA, recognising that it embeds a significant portion of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) into its curriculum.
The MSc in Finance and Banking is an official master's degree and has the academic recognition of the Ministry of Education of the Government of Spain. The Quality Agency of the University System of Catalonia (AQU) has also institutionally accredited UPF-BSM. This accreditation certifies all the official master's degrees that we teach and recognizes the quality of our educational model in accordance with the criteria of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA).
The program is part of the QTEM, an international network bringing together outstanding students of more than 20 top international institutions and many international corporations. UPF Barcelona School of Management is the first and only Spanish institution that is part of the QTEM network.
The MSc in Finance and Banking is organized over three terms.
During the first term all students will learn the fundamentals in the Finance and Banking core courses. Electives will be distributed throughout the second and third terms.
Students have the option to do curricular internships in start-ups, financial institutions or corporations. Career development sessions, and a dedicated “Connecting with the Industry” course, will be offered to aid students in finding the placement and prepare them for their professional future.
From October to June, students will work on their MSc thesis, supported by a core faculty member and supervised by a faculty member specialised in the area.
Classes of the MSc in Finance and Banking take place at UPF Ciutadella Campus.
The Master of Science in Finance and Banking also includes the possibility of participating in practical activities and activities for personal and professional growth such as:
Once students have completed the course they will obtain the Màster Universitari en Finances i Banca. Master of Science in Finance and Banking - Máster Universitario en Finanzas y Banca / Master of Science in Finance and Banking official Master's Degree awarded by Pompeu Fabra University.
Students will also receive an additional Master of Science in Finance and Banking completion certificate awarded by the UPF Barcelona School of Management.
Issuance of official Master's Degrees: The amount stipulated in the DOGC (Official Gazette of the Government of Catalonia) must be paid for the rights to issue the title. This rate varies annually and the rate in force at the time of application for the degree will be applied.
Double Degrees
UPF Barcelona School of Management Master of Science in Finance and Banking offers a Double Degrees option with:
The program benefits from the outstanding world-renowned faculty of UPF's Department of Economics and Business, leading academics from other European universities, and experienced business professionals from top firms and banks.
The MSc in Finance and Banking is an on-campus program that combines diverse teaching methodologies in its various courses to offer a rigorous, hands-on and interactive learning experience, involving both individual and group work.
Concepts and methodologies are introduced by leading academics and highly-experienced professionals in the financial sector, who are experts in their respective subject matters.
Learning from the successes and failures of real organizations, and training problem solving skills based on acquired competences.
Experienced professionals from the corporate and financial sector are invited to share their knowledge and expertise with the students in an interactive environment.
Stock market competitions, investment games, and role-playing allow the students to enhance the learning process through hands-on interactive activities.
Debates, discussions, and presentations allow the students to learn how to contribute to and respond to group dynamics, and benefit from the diverse group of students that participate in the program.
The evaluation system may vary from course to course and it will be based on the student's performance on a selection of the following activities:
Project-oriented learning and the combination of lectures and active methodologies such as case studies, flipped learning, solving real problems and professional simulations allow the student to connect theory and practice, acquire advanced skills and achieve learning which is transferable to work.
You will have:
The MSc in Finance and Banking provides students with an-in-depth knowledge as well as practical and programming skills to pursue a successful career in an exciting start-up or fintech, in an established bank or in the finance department of any firm.
Every year the program welcomes junior profiles, to study finance and banking in Barcelona: a vibrant, dynamic and international city. The program has a multicultural environment with students from all around the world. The first step to work, communicate and negotiate globally.
Average age
International students
Previous studies in Economics
Previous studies in Business/Management
Previous studies in Finance
The Master of Science in Finance and Banking provides students with the opportunity to undertake a curricular internship. The program schedule offers the possibility to do it during the third term and summer terms. Resources and assistance will be provided by UPF-BSM Careers Service to support students in their search for internships and job positions.
The UPF Barcelona School of Management offers you different means of financing so that you can take any of our programs without worry. We offer you the opportunity to finance part of your program, either by rewarding your talent through scholarships, through grants from entities dedicated to promoting education or through collaboration agreements with financial entities.